seroconversion neurological diseases such as encephalitis West Nile virus infection
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet the following criteria: carrying-out bird ringing activities during spring, summer or early autumn 2020 in The Netherlands
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * Not willing to participate in this study * Using medication interfering with antibodies production * Under 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of individuals with neutralising antibodies against WNV by region The proportion of individuals with neutralising antibodies against USUV by region | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The proportion of individuals with IgM antibodies against WNV The proportion of individuals with IgG antibodies against WNV The proportion of individuals with IgM antibodies against USUV The proportion of individuals with IgG antibodies against USUV The proportion of individuals with complaints compatible with WNF since April 2020 The proportion of individuals with complaints compatible with WNVD since April 2020 Single or multiple factors related to demographics, habitat and exposure risk (such as bird ringing locations, contact with bird fluids, mosquito bites preventive measures) which are associated with WNV and/or USUV infection | — |
Countries
Netherlands